Yehan Wu
About Yehan Wu
Yehan Wu is a researcher at Foster + Partners, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a PhD in Landscape Architecture from Wageningen University & Research and has experience in urban studies and sustainability.
Work at Foster and Partners
Yehan Wu has been working as a Researcher at Foster + Partners since 2020. In this role, Wu engages in various research initiatives, contributing to the firm's focus on innovative design solutions. The position allows for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to address complex architectural and urban challenges.
Education and Expertise
Yehan Wu holds a Master's degree in Sustainability Science from The University of Tokyo, where studies were completed from 2017 to 2020. Wu is currently pursuing a PhD in Landscape Architecture at Wageningen University & Research, expected to be completed in 2024. The educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Urban Forestry from Beijing Forestry University, obtained from 2012 to 2016.
Background
Before joining Foster + Partners, Yehan Wu gained experience through various internships. In 2015, Wu worked as a Product Operator Intern at Tencent in Beijing for one month and served as a Research Assistant Intern at the Chinese Society for Urban Studies in Zhuhai, Guangdong, for two months. Additionally, Wu worked as a Doctoral Researcher at Wageningen University & Research for five months in 2020.
Research Involvement
Yehan Wu is involved in the European Industrial Doctorate project 'Solutions for Outdoor Climate Adaptation (SOLOCLIM).' This project focuses on developing strategies for adapting urban environments to outdoor climate challenges. Wu has performed both quantitative and qualitative analyses related to landscape, urban planning, and transportation issues as part of the EU H2020 project.
Collaborative Projects
In the role at Foster + Partners, Yehan Wu has collaborated with the Specialist Modelling Group and Urban Design Group. This collaboration aims to develop design guidelines specifically for green infrastructure in heat-prone areas, addressing the need for sustainable urban design solutions.